Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address for account creation and communication
• Username and password for secure authentication
• Profile information you choose to provide

Trip Planning Data

To generate personalized itineraries, we collect:

• Trip preferences (destinations, route types, activities)
• Travel dates and duration
• Budget preferences and accommodation types
• Generated itineraries and trip history

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Device information and browser type
• IP address and approximate location
• Website usage patterns and feature interactions
• Performance and error logs for service improvement

How We Use Your Information

AI-Powered Trip Planning

Your trip preferences are processed by our AI systems to generate personalized motorcycle itineraries. This data helps us understand your travel style and improve recommendation accuracy.

Service Improvement

We analyze usage patterns to enhance features, fix bugs, and develop new functionality that better serves the motorcycle travel community.

Communication

We may contact you about:

• Important account and service updates
• New features that enhance your trip planning experience
• Response to your support requests and feedback

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We Do Not Sell Your Data

ThrottleMap never sells, rents, or trades your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We share limited data with trusted partners to provide our services:

• OpenAI: Trip preferences for AI itinerary generation
• Google Maps: Location data for mapping and routing
• Authentication Providers: Secure login through Google/Facebook
• Email Services: Account notifications and password resets

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS
• Secure password hashing and authentication
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

You can:

• Update your profile information at any time
• Delete your trips and itineraries
• Change your password and email preferences
• Delete your account and associated data

Data Portability

You can export your trip data and itineraries. Contact us for assistance with data export requests.

Communication Preferences

You can opt out of promotional emails while still receiving important account and security notifications.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
• Analyze website performance and user behavior
• Provide personalized trip recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Children's Privacy

ThrottleMap is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes via email or prominent website notice.